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Buttock Reshaping

Curves Redefined: Expert Buttock Reshaping for a Sculpted Silhouette

The appearance and contour of the buttocks can significantly impact overall body proportions and self-confidence. We offer a comprehensive range of buttock reshaping procedures to help patients achieve their desired results, whether seeking enhancement, reduction, or lifting of the buttocks.

Buttock Augmentation

Augmentation procedures can add volume and improve shape through various techniques, each offering unique advantages for different patient needs.
  •  Natural enhancement using your own fat tissue
  • Fat is carefully harvested through liposuction from other body areas
  • Processed and purified for optimal survival
  • Strategically injected to create natural-looking curves
  • Offers dual benefit of slimming donor areas
  • Results look and feel completely natural
  • Long-lasting results with proper maintenance 
  • Silicone implants specially designed for buttock enhancement
  • Ideal for patients with insufficient fat for transfer
  • Provides significant and predictable volume increase
  • Placed through discreet incisions
  • Available in various sizes and shapes
  • Permanent solution for buttock enhancement
  • Can be combined with fat transfer for optimal results 
  • Reduces excess fat deposits in the buttock region
  • Suitable for both male and female patients
  • Helps achieve more proportionate contours
  • Common treatment areas include:
    • Central buttock fullness
    • Outer buttock excess
    • Lower buttock heaviness
    • “Hip rolls” or “banana rolls” beneath the buttocks
  • Can be performed using various advanced technologies:
    • Traditional suction-assisted liposuction
    • Power-assisted liposuction
    • Energy-based liposuction for enhanced skin tightening
  • Results in smoother, more balanced proportions
  • Popular among men seeking more masculine contours
  • Helps women achieve more refined curves 
Buttock lifting procedures are particularly beneficial for patients who have experienced massive weight loss or have significant skin laxity. These procedures can be customized based on the degree of lift needed and patient preferences.
  • Incision placed above the buttocks
  • Removes excess skin and fat from upper buttock region
  • Lifts and reshapes entire buttock area
  • Can improve back rolls simultaneously
  • Often combined with other body contouring procedures
  • Ideal for patients with upper buttock and back laxity 
  • Incision placed below the buttocks in the gluteal fold
  • Addresses lower buttock sagging
  • Improves contour of lower buttock and upper thigh
  • More discreet scar placement
  • Effective for moderate skin laxity
  • Can improve appearance of “banana rolls” 
  • Combination with Fat Transfer
    • Lifting procedure enhanced with strategic fat grafting
    • Restores volume while improving position
    • Creates more youthful, projecting buttocks
    • Comprehensive improvement in shape and volume
    • Natural-looking results
    • Optimal for patients with both skin laxity and volume loss
  • Auto-Augmentation Technique
    • Uses existing buttock tissue to enhance projection
    • Local tissue flaps are repositioned for improved shape
    • No need for implants or fat transfer
    • Particularly useful in massive weight loss patients
    • Creates lasting results using natural tissue
    • Can provide significant improvement in buttock shape and projection 

Advanced treatment option

AVELI Cellulite Treatment

A minimally invasive solution for buttock cellulite:

  • Precisely targets cellulite-causing bands
  • Releases fibrous septae causing dimpling
  • Provides long-lasting cellulite improvement
  • Minimal downtime procedure
  • Can be performed under local anesthesia
  • Works well with other buttock procedures
Customized treatment plans often combine multiple techniques: 
  • Fat transfer with skin tightening
  • Implants with additional fat grafting
  • Lift procedures with volume enhancement
  • Cellulite treatment with contouring procedures 

Each buttock reshaping procedure can be tailored to meet individual patient needs. Factors considered include:

  • Current buttock anatomy
  • Desired outcome
  • Skin quality and elasticity
  • Amount of excess tissue
  • Previous weight loss history
  • Overall body proportions

Many patients benefit from combining different techniques to achieve optimal results. Dr. Ganatra creates a personalized treatment plan based on your specific goals and anatomical considerations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Buttock Lift After Massive Weight Loss

A buttock lift is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the buttocks area, particularly after massive weight loss. The procedure reshapes and lifts the buttocks to create a more aesthetically pleasing contour and address sagging tissue that often remains after significant weight reduction.

The best candidates are:

  • Individuals who have achieved significant weight loss through bariatric surgery or lifestyle changes
  • People with stable weight for at least 6-12 months
  • Healthy individuals with no medical conditions that could impair healing
  • Non-smokers or those willing to quit smoking before surgery
  • Individuals with realistic expectations about the procedure’s outcomes
  • Involves an incision across the upper buttocks
  • Best for patients with excess upper buttock tissue
  • Can be combined with other body contouring procedures
  • Addresses buttocks, outer thighs, and lower back
  • Involves a circumferential incision
  • More comprehensive approach for massive weight loss patients
  • Focuses on the outer portions of the buttocks
  • Can help improve hip contours
  • Often combined with thigh lifting procedures
  • Complete physical examination
  • Blood tests
  • Medical clearance from your primary care physician
  • Review of all current medications and supplements
  • Detailed medical history assessment
  • Possible cardiac evaluation for high-risk patients
  1. Lifestyle Adjustments:
    • Stop smoking at least 6 weeks before surgery
    • Maintain stable weight
    • Follow a healthy, balanced diet
    • Stay well-hydrated
  2. Practical Preparations:
    • Arrange for someone to drive you home and stay with you
    • Prepare a recovery area in your home
    • Fill all prescribed medications beforehand
    • Get compression garments as recommended
    • Plan for at least 2-3 weeks off work

The first few weeks after surgery involve:

  • Wearing compression garments 24/7 as directed
  • Managing drain tubes (if placed)
  • Taking prescribed pain medications
  • Limited movement and positioning
  • Regular follow-up appointments
  • Gradual return to daily activities

General timeline:

  • Week 1-2: Very limited activity, mostly rest
  • Week 3-4: Light daily activities
  • Week 6: Gentle exercise may begin
  • Week 8-12: Return to more strenuous activities
  • Month 3-6: Full recovery and return to all activities
  • Keep incisions clean and dry
  • Follow specific cleaning instructions provided
  • Watch for signs of infection
  • Attend all follow-up appointments
  • Use scar management treatments as recommended

Common risks include:

  • Bleeding and hematoma formation
    Infection
  • Poor wound healing
  • Asymmetry
  • Seroma (fluid accumulation)
  • Numbness or changes in sensation
  • Prolonged swelling
  • Unsatisfactory aesthetic results

More serious but rare complications:

  • Blood clots
  • Anesthesia risks
  • Need for revision surgery
  • Chronic pain
  • Tissue necrosis
  • Improved contour and shape of buttocks
  • Removal of excess, hanging skin
  • Better-fitting clothes
  • Enhanced proportion and symmetry
  • More youthful appearance of the buttock area
  • Cannot prevent future aging or skin laxity
  • May not achieve “perfect” symmetry
  • Scars will be permanent (though they typically fade)
  • Results can be affected by future weight fluctuations
  • May not achieve the same results as augmentation procedures

While non-surgical options cannot replicate surgical results, alternatives include:

  • Exercise and strength training
  • Non-invasive skin tightening treatments
  • Injectable treatments for minor improvements
  • Topical treatments for skin quality
  • Compression garments for temporary improvement

Results can be long-lasting if you:

  • Maintain stable weight
  • Follow a healthy lifestyle
  • Exercise regularly
  • Protect skin from sun damage
  • Follow post-operative instructions carefully
Usually considered cosmetic and not covered May be partially covered if part of post-bariatric reconstruction Documentation of medical necessity may be required Check with your insurance provider for specific coverage details
  • Medical financing companies
  • Payment plans through the surgical practice
  • Healthcare credit cards
  • Personal loans